Good water quality is a key factor in achieving successful harvests in aquaculture. BioGills are clean, safe, above ground biofilters that provide superior biofiltration at lower cost and lower energy to maintain good water quality in aquaculture. With BioGills you can help safeguard your stock.
Major benefits1. Improved water quality. 2. No chemicials, no bacteria added. 3. Increased stocking & feeding rates. 4. Lower operating costs.
5. Zero water exchange.
Read the report on BioGill's treatment performance in freshwater silver perch farm, Australia. Read the report on BioGill's treatment performance in saltwater at Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, Australia. |
Improved water quality
BioGill technology improves pond water quality by reducing levels of ammonia and other aquaculture waste products. An independent assessment showed that in a direct comparison of the water at the inlet and outlet, the outlet water post BioGill treatment had higher dissolved oxygen (am) and lower ammonia (am/pm). This result indicates active oxidation of ammonia, a toxic by-product for most farmed fish species.
No chemicals, no bacteria added
BioGills work with the cultures already existing in the pond water. No chemicals, no bacteria and no microorganisms are added. Instead, BioGill harnesses the power of Mother Nature in a healthy, proven, safe and natural system for cleansing aquaculture pond water.
Increased stocking & feeding rates
Farm managers have reported a five-fold feeding rate increase from the ponds using BioGill systems. In addition, managers have noted that fish from the ponds with BioGills are healthier and have a lower percentage of disease or stress when compared to the fish in ponds with no BioGills.
Managers have also observed clearer pond water, massive reduction in algae, increase in stock growth rates, less purge time and overall healthier fish.
Lower operating costs
BioGills deliver high water quality at a lower operating cost. No blowers are used in a BioGill system. The only energy required is for the water movement from the pond to the top of the gills where gravity takes over. With minimal to zero maintenance on the treatment cores and lower energy consumption, BioGills are more cost effective to operate.
Zero water exchange
In a RAS (Recirculation Aquaculture System) for a hatchery, BioGills were equivalent to or better than the standard biofilter for water quality and energy use. Importantly, the BioGills can eliminate the need for water change. Zero water exchange means there is no need to bring in new water which could potentially bring disease into a pond. Reduction of pond water discharge also reduces pressure on natural water systems.
